Biography

Name

Millie

Nickname

Millie

Year of Birth

01-08-1940

Gender

Female

Location

Conway, South Carolina

Relationship

Patient

Short Bio

I was diagnosed in December 2022 while being hospitalized for appenicitis and peritonitis.  My blood oxygen was in the 80’s and they took an x-ray and that is when I was diagnosed.  I was told that it showed up on an x-ray I had taken in March 2019 but I was never told about it.  My doctor tells me that I have severe scarring.  I feel fine.  I’m very active and even swam laps 3 days a week before being diagnosed.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

Conway Medical Center, Conway, South Carolina

Current medication regimen

100 mg ofev twice a day

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Best advice for PF symptom management

My life hasn’t changed much since being diagnosed.  I’m still very active.  I go to pulmonary rehab at the hospital twice a week but on the other days I go to my gym and exercise for 1 hour.  I walk, do yoga and line dancing.   My doctor tells me I have severe scarring but don’t have any symptoms.  So, stay as active and engaged as you can.  I also use the spirometer every day to exercise my lungs.

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

PF News Website

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

5 months since diagnose but showed up 3 years ago on an x-ray

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